Hiking Turkey’s Lycian Way

TRIP CODE - LW | TURKEY

AU$1120 per person, trip only. (8 days)

NZ$1160

AT A GLANCE

WALKING GRADE: Moderate ACCOMMODATION:

5 nights comfortable hotel

1 night simple guesthouse

1 night simple village house Optional single rooms available

MEALS:

Breakfast: 7 | Lunch: 3 | Dinner: 3

Point-to-Point

147kg of CO²e Average carbon footprint pp

MONTHS OF TRAVEL:

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Trip code: WTC

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OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Butterfly Valley | Stay in a village house overlooking the lush canyon and pristine beach

Patara | Explore Roman ruins and the stunning golden sand beach

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Itinerary

DAY 1: Join trip in Kayakoy, site of the deserted Greek village.

DAY 2: Hike through forests and remote villages to Faralya. Stay in a village guesthouse overlooking Butterfly Valley with views to Oludeniz Beach.

DAY 3: Trek through pine forests, farmland and hill villages to Gey. Stunning coastal views.

DAY 4: Discover dramatic coastal views hiking to the ancient city of Sidyma. Join the locals for a glass of tea.

DAY 5: Follow the route of the aqueduct to Patara Beach, an ancient Roman stronghold and birthplace of Saint Nicholas.

DAY 6: Follow the trail through the Taurus foothills to Mount Felen ridge. Overnight in Kas.

DAY 7: Walk to the ancient port of Aperlae. Explore the sunken city of Kekova by boat with BBQ lunch and visit Simena’s medieval castle.

DAY 8: Trip ends at Dalaman Airport.